Generator Cooling System; Generator Operation - Chris-Craft 2014 36 RH Corsair Owner's Manual

Systems Generator

Generator Cooling System

The cooling system for the generator is a self-contained, closed circuit fresh water system using a sea
water heat exchanger to keep the coolant at a constant temperature. The generator's Owner's Manual
addresses the importance of cooling maintenance since many generator failures can be attributed to
cooling system corrosion.
The coolant recovery tank allows for coolant expansion and contraction thus keeping the engine coolant
at a constant temperature and preventing air from entering the system. Before operating the boat check
the coolant level. If necessary refer to the Owner's Manual for instructions on how to fill and service the
system.

Generator Operation

There are two ways of starting the generator: local and remote. The local switches are located on the
generator itself. The remote switches are located on the Salon Main Circuit Breaker Panel. Local start
and run switches are different between a gas driven generator and a diesel driven generator thus it is im-
portant to read and understand the Owner's Manual for your particular generator.
Emergency stop procedures for the gas and diesel driven generators are also different. It is imperative
that you understand how to shut down the generator using the emergency procedure. These instructions
are included in the generators Owner's Manual.
If you must shut down the generator using an emergency stop procedure
under no circumstances restart the generator until the cause
of the malfunction has been corrected.
Generator power is limited to total output of the generator.
Exceeding this limitation will cause breakers to trip.
When using the generator always start it with no-load applied. Once the system is at operating
temperature load the unit one system at a time. The generator is not designed to energize every system
on the boat. Use circuits when applicable and turn off circuits when not in use.
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